The region of Lapland, Finland, is a dream come true for travelers in search of a real winter wonderland. The area has long been associated with Father Christmas, reindeer and a dense, snow-covered wilderness.

Rio Dulce is a river region in eastern Guatemala that connects Lake Izabal to the Caribbean Sea. The area is centered around the town of Fronteras and the long waterway that cuts through tropical forest, limestone cliffs, and wetland habitats.

Cut length wise by the Turkish/Greek border, the island of Cyprus leads two lives. The Turkish side is traditional and Islamic, while the Greek side is a very modern vacation destination.

Nuwara Eliya sits high in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, above the plains at nearly 1,900 meters, with a climate that remains refreshingly mild year-round, which is a sharp contrast to the tropical warmth found elsewhere on the island. For those looking to explore the outdoors, Lake Gregory has long been a place for boating, walking, and watching the mist drift across the water at dawn.

Silverton is a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains at an elevation of over 9,000 feet.